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On the surface, young couples and empty nesters don’t seem to have much in common.
That’s probably an accurate assessment. However, there is one instance where they do have something in common: when they’re looking for a home. And though young . . .

Signs of drought stress in lawns and garden beds are common these days. The hot, dry weather we are experiencing can make us a slave to our landscape if we are scrambling to keep our plants alive and lawns looking . . .

Question: Suggestions on how to remove mould from grout. Our shower tile is only two years old and we thought we were cleaning properly, but we just noticed the start of mould.
— Charlene
Answer: Purchase a handy little piece of pumice . . .

Every year around this time, designers and makers from all over the world show off their new ideas at the Los Angeles Design Festival. This year, global artisans have kept the trend of simplicity alive while exercising a welcome sense . . .

The common names of things bedevil us all. How about the New York egg cream, a refreshing mix of milk, fizzy water, and chocolate or vanilla syrup? With no egg and no cream, the only truth to its name is . . .

The laundry room is a utilitarian space and basically serves one main purpose: to clean dirty clothes.
As such, this space often ranks quite low on the list of renovation priorities, despite its often dungeon-like appearance.
During a lower-level remodel this past . . .

Looking for a condominium in Osborne Village can be challenging for one huge reason.
That reason? None other than a shortage of new construction in the area. Though there are some new projects on the go, most of the condominium stock . . .

Frequently I am asked by people living in newer neighbourhoods, "What trees should I plant?"
With the well-known problems of American elms with Dutch elm disease, the impending issue of ash trees being killed by emerald ash borers, as well as . . .

Not everyone has one of these. A treasure cabinet.
But I do, a few of us sentimental folk do, and it contains treasures of not monetary, but emotional and nostalgic value. And how do you put a price on that?
I think . . .

Question: We recently moved into an interior rowhouse. Although we have plenty of windows in the side alley, as well as the front bay and transom windows, I am still desperate for more light. I would like to replace the . . .